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The Role of the Father - Coggle Diagram
The Role of the Father
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Historical View
Traditionally, fathers have played a minor role in child rearing.
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Current View
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Some researchers argue that men are not equipped to form attachments, both psychologically and socially.
Others argue that fathers can demonstrate sensitive responsiveness (responding to needs of the children).
Hrdy (1999)
The lack of oestrogen means that fathers are not biologically equipped to form close attachments with their children.
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Suggests fathers are not able to provide a sensitive and nurturing type of attachment as they are unable to detect stress in their children.
Belsky et al (2009)
Suggests that males can form secure attachments with their children but the strength of the attachment depends on the father and mother relationship.
Found that males who reported higher levels of marital intimacy also displayed a secure father-infant attachment.
Geiger (1996)
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Found that father's play interactions were more exciting than mother's, but the mother was more affectionate and nurturing.
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